The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 31.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Turney
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bishops Road, Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2JB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Tangmere Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tangmere Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tangmere Primary Academy?
Tangmere Primary Academy currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tangmere Primary Academy take?
Tangmere Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tangmere Primary Academy?
Tangmere Primary Academy is in Chichester, PO20 2JB, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tangmere Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Tangmere Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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